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Where to Watch Buffalo's Teams

Whether you're catching the Bills at home, the Sabres on the road, or just want a seat with a view of the game, here's where Buffalo watches sports — organized by team and neighborhood so you can find a spot close to the action or close to home.

🏆 Professional Teams

Buffalo Bills

NFL

Home Venue
Venue: Highmark Stadium
Address: 1 Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Capacity: 70,540
Parking: Large parking lots available; arrive early on game day
Transit: NFTA buses, ride-sharing services available
Watch Spots
Rec Room 79 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Bada Bing 42 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY 14202

Buffalo Sabres

NHL

Home Venue
Venue: KeyBank Center
Address: 1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203
Capacity: 19,070
Parking: Multiple downtown parking garages and lots
Transit: Metro bus service, walkable downtown location
Watch Spots
Sports City Pizza Pub 1407 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213
Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo Taproom 7 Scott St, Buffalo, NY 14203

Buffalo Bisons

International League

Home Venue
Venue: Sahlen Field
Address: 1 James Pk., Buffalo, NY 14202
Capacity: 16,500
Parking: Downtown parking garages, ballpark lot
Transit: Bus accessible, downtown location
Watch Spots
Buffalo RiverWorks 359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Tappo Pizza at Thin Man Brewery 166 Chandler St, Buffalo, NY 14207

🎓 College Athletics

Buffalo Bulls Football

NCAA Division I FBS

Home Venue
Venue: UB Stadium
Address: 1408 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY 14226
Capacity: 31,800
Parking: Stadium parking lot, arrive early on game day
Transit: NFTA-Metro bus service
Watch Spots
Resurgence Brewing Company 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Thirsty Buffalo 555 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

Buffalo Bulls Men's Basketball

NCAA Division I

Home Venue
Venue: Alumni Arena
Address: 309 Flint Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
Capacity: 6,500
Parking: Campus parking available
Transit: NFTA-Metro bus service, campus shuttle
Watch Spots
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill 189 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
Resurgence Brewing Company 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204

🍺 Top Sports Bars

Rec Room

79 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: 140" video wall, 8 additional TVs, live game sound, DJ
Ideal for: Bills games, largest dedicated game-day venue

Sports City Pizza Pub

1407 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: Multiple screens, scratch-made pizza and wings
Ideal for: Official Sabres Bar Network stop

Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo Taproom

7 Scott St, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: Two-story taproom with screens on both floors, house-brewed beer
Ideal for: Pre/post-Sabres games, craft beer focus

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill

189 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: Memorabilia-covered walls, multiple TVs, daily drink specials
Ideal for: Downtown games, walking distance to venues

Thirsty Buffalo

555 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: 30+ beers on tap, solid wing menu, neighborhood crowd
Ideal for: Elmwood Village game day gathering spot

Bada Bing

42 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: American-Italian cuisine, game-day drink specials, multiple TVs
Ideal for: Chippewa strip night out with the game

Tappo Pizza at Thin Man Brewery

166 Chandler St, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: Brewery/pizzeria collab, big screens, house-brewed beer
Ideal for: Game-day groups, industrial-chic setting

Buffalo RiverWorks

359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY

Specialties: Indoor-outdoor complex, oversized screens, all-you-can-eat buffet
Ideal for: Large crowds and group watch parties

Resurgence Brewing Company

55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204

Specialties: Craft beer, brewery/taproom/beer garden flagship location
Ideal for: All teams, year-round sports watching

💡 Game Day Tips

Game Day Parking

Arrive early for downtown venues. Use parking apps and downtown garages.

Public Transit

NFTA-Metro buses serve most venues. Ride-sharing available via Uber/Lyft.

Bills Home Games

Highmark Stadium is 30 minutes from downtown. Plan travel time accordingly.

Hockey Season

KeyBank Center is walkable from most downtown hotels and restaurants.

Baseball Games

Sahlen Field in downtown is easily accessible and has nearby dining options.

Last updated: September 17, 2026